1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Violet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |